Burn Unit Operational System: Systematic Review and Lessons Learned for Practical Implications in Indonesia
C Menna1, M H Syarief1, R K Hartono1
1Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Maju, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Indonesia needs better burn care. This review identified global best practices for developing and managing burn units, offering guidelines to improve care nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Burn Care Management
- Healthcare System Optimization
- International Health Policy
Background:
- Indonesia faces a high burden of burn injuries with insufficient burn units and lack of operational guidelines.
- Limited resources and uneven distribution of specialized burn care facilities hinder effective treatment.
- The need for standardized operational systems is critical for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze global burn unit operational systems and identify best practices.
- To provide recommendations for the development and optimization of burn units in Indonesia.
- To inform policy and practice for enhancing burn care quality nationwide.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search conducted in PubMed, Science Direct, Sage Journals, and MEDLINE.
- Inclusion criteria focused on managerial aspects of burn units, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Critical appraisal and synthesis of 20 selected studies and 6 guidelines from 1,046 initial records.
Main Results:
- Identified 6 guidelines and 13 studies offering actionable recommendations for burn unit development.
- Global best practices provide a framework for establishing new burn units in priority areas.
- Alignment with international standards can significantly enhance the quality of burn care in Indonesia.
Conclusions:
- Indonesia can adopt international guidelines to establish and optimize burn units effectively.
- Implementing standardized operational designs is crucial for nationwide improvement in burn care.
- This review provides a foundation for developing robust burn care systems in Indonesia.
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